PBS has been busy restoring its archive of analogue reel-to-reel tapes to preserve the incredible collection of live performances recorded by keen volunteers during our early days; fledgling local bands and already famous international artists passing through Melbourne, recorded in the pubs and concert venues of the time.

We’re now proud as punch to be able to bring these historic and valuable audio documents to you From The Vault.

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Artwork by Jasper Fearnley.
Tue 31 Jan 2023

PBS is once again running its Annnouncer Training course, with submissions open for classes in March, April and June 2023

Kristen Solury with red hear and lipstick, wearing reflective sunglasses holding a black heart.
Fri 6 Jan 2023

January marks the start of a new year and with that, PBS introduces a few changes to the on-air program roster. 

Fri 16 Dec 2022

NEW DATE - Friday December 16!

Baker Boy at the Music Victoria Awards
Wed 14 Dec 2022

The 2022 Music Victoria Award winners were announced at the official ceremony on December 13 at The Edge at Fed Square. Over 200 Victorian music experts, and the largest public voting pool in the award show’s history, decided the winners from a huge selection of local talent.

Sat 29 Oct 2022

PBS is thrilled to announce the return of the annual PBS Record Fair on Saturday October 29 at Collingwood Town Hall.

With over 40 stalls jam packed with dealers, collectors, record labels and PBS announcers selling the finest collectables as well as thousands of bargains, there’ll be something for everyone: LPs, 12”, 7”, CDs, posters, t-shirts, music memorabilia, vintage clothes, Yoke vintage kidswear, indoor plants and more!

Don’t miss out! Join the Facebook event here for all the latest info.

Tue 19 Jul 2022

Iconic U.S. band Endless Boogie describe themselves as "two or three guitars, whatever amps you got, one wah pedal, one distortion box. The bass, the drums. Reluctant vocals." Yet they are much, much more. In their 25-year career so far, these psych-rock luminaries have not ceased to keep pushing boundaries in their sonic explorations and minimalist jams.

Mon 11 Jul 2022 to Sun 17 Jul 2022

Check out this week's PBS Feature Album and the new releases we're loving.

Fri 13 May 2022

It's Adrian Basso's final week at PBS this week, so we can't help but take a look back at some classic Basso moments from the past 15 years. Thanks for being the General Manager at PBS - you'll be missed!